Here’s everything you need to know about the new shoe launches during Milan Fashion Week.

Nicolò Beretta Mentored by Giuseppe Zanotti

What happens when a veteran Italian shoe maestro joins forces with a rising luxury star? We’re about to find out with the debut of Nicolò Beretta Mentored by Giuseppe Zanotti. The new partnership was feted at a fashion week cocktail on Tuesday night, where Beretta said he had admired Zanotti for years. As a teenager, the young designer — who won FN’s Emerging Talent Award in 2015 —  watched in awe when Lady Gaga wore custom Zanotti looks on her tour back. Fast forward to years later, and the two designers connected while on holiday in Ischia and quickly bonded over their love affair with shoes. The small capsule for spring 2023 features a Beretta signature — elegant crystal-embellished sandals. He also unveiled statement platforms in eye-catching green and pink hues.

Themoirè

Themoirè founders Francesca Monaco and Salar Bicheranloo, finalists of the Italian fashion chamber’s Sustainable Fashion Awards, are expanding their offering of eco-friendly handbags to debut their first footwear range. The capsule collection marks their initial foray into shoes, which they plan to make a permanent part of the collection. (The brand has partnered with Massimo Bonini on the sales effort.) The first footwear drop will include three styles, each coming in two variations, ranging from platform mules…